Tag: persuasive effects of narrative

The Center for Strategic Communication (CSC) and the Hugh Downs School of Human Communication at Arizona State University are pleased to announce a new Postdoctoral Fellowship program beginning in May 2012.

Postdoctoral Fellowship
A postdoctoral fellowship will be awarded beginning in the May/June 2012 time frame. The appointment is for full time employment (40 hours per week) for 18 months. Renewal for up to two additional 18 month periods is possible, contingent on additional funding by the sponsor and satisfactory job performance. Salary is $50,000 and the University offers subsidized health insurance. Support for travel to conferences will be available. Fellows are responsible for relocation and housing expenses. Fellows will support a research project sponsored by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) studying the persuasive effects of narrative.

EligibilityApplicants must have an earned doctoral degree in Communication, Psychology, or a related field/discipline. The degree must have been earned no earlier than 2010. Candidates with pending degrees who successfully defend their dissertations by May 1, 2012 will also be considered. Applicants must have no more than two years of formal postdoctoral experience.

Required Expertise
Applicants must have relevant expertise in persuasion and social influence, communication, experimental design, and advanced statistical analysis.

Desired Expertise
Relevant expertise or experience in one or more of the subjects of social/cognitive neuroscience, strategic communication, counter-terrorism, social psychology, and/or narrative persuasion, are desirable.

Responsibilities
Postdoctoral scholars are expected to carry out the research plan and fulfill the goals established with their supervising faculty member, Dr. Tony Roberto; to assist the supervising faculty member and other Principal Investigators in fulfilling the requirements of the grant in a timely manner; to communicate regularly with the supervising faculty member and other members of the research team; and to notify the faculty member of any change in research plans.

Application
Submit application materials electronically with all documents included in a single PDF file, to include the following:
1. A cover letter stating your interest in the Postdoctoral Fellowship. Provide details on:
a. how your research and expertise contributes to the interests of the CSC,
b. how your research and expertise relates to the project described above, and
c. your long-term professional goals.
2. An up to date curriculum vitae.
3. Contact information for two references who agree to be contacted.
4. Copies of up to three published papers/scholarly work.
5. Scanned copies of current academic transcript from all degree awarding institutions. Official transcripts will be requested from those who received formal offers.

The search will initially close with applications received by April 15, 2012. If the position is not filled, then applications will be accepted every subsequent Friday until search is closed.

ASU is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to excellence through diversity. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. ASU’s complete non-discrimination statement can be found at: http://www.asu.edu/titleIX/